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TheVTCGuy · 1 July 2023, 09:45 PM

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money.../70372117007/#

It’s 100% electric, has a driving-range of 250 miles and a flying range of 100 miles. Doesn’t sound very impressive and at a $300,000 price tag will for sure be a novelty for people like Chewey, but it IS a start. I think there might be some practical uses even for this limited capability model. For example, last weekend I drove up to LA for a friend’s party, about 100 miles. Ever try to drive LA freeways on a Friday evening? Don’t. If Chewey would lend me his flying car, I could have gotten up there in less then an hour, re-charged at my friend’s house during the party and flown home. Now THAT, would have been cool

I’m not sure if you need a Pilot’s license or to file a flight plan, and the first deliveries are slated for 2025, but put down your deposit now and one of the first will be yours!

conclusion: I realize the capabilities of this are extremely limited, but, it is a start, and if the FAA believes in it enough to make it the first to receive certification maybe we are on the road (pardon the pun) to the Jetson’s predicted future.

AzPaul · 1 July 2023, 09:57 PM

I'd climb into one of those right after I got back from my trip in a homemade sub.

TK-710 · 1 July 2023, 10:15 PM

It seems that is a few steps from reality as it still needs “to meet National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration safety standards before taking flight.”

Even more limiting than the 100 miles flying range is the 25 mph max driving speed.
“The car will be a Low Speed Vehicle, meaning it won’t go faster than about 25 miles per hour on a paved surface.”

This seems less like a flying car and more like a replacement for a luxury UTV or golf cart to fly around the neighborhood and back and forth to the country club. Maybe to take back and forth from the mega yacht to land for dinner.

superdog · 1 July 2023, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzPaul

I'd climb into one of those right after I got back from my trip in a homemade sub.

Lmao. Good one.

joeychitwood · 1 July 2023, 10:45 PM

What could go wrong!

ltmgeller · 1 July 2023, 10:52 PM

What ever happened to the VTOL vehicles that were all over popular science magazine when we were kids?

GB-man · 1 July 2023, 10:55 PM

enjoythemusic · 2 July 2023, 12:06 AM

Chewbacca for the win.

m.jpeg

Tools · 2 July 2023, 12:16 AM

300k for a flying golf cart

Would like to see the engineering plans.

Boothroyd · 2 July 2023, 12:54 AM

I will wait for the one recently highlighted on "The Grand Tour":

brandrea · 2 July 2023, 01:14 AM

I’m SUPER glad I’m not an early adapter.

Onikage · 2 July 2023, 09:03 AM

Never worry about being pulled over again. Simply plonk it down on your lawn and crawl into bed safe and sound.

Chewbacca · 2 July 2023, 09:25 AM

I’m very proud to be an early investor.

chro.nic · 3 July 2023, 01:05 AM

I'd prefer this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c58zLDw0OTY

.nic

Malum · 3 July 2023, 03:05 AM

I wonder how this will affect my homeowners insurance ?

Etschell · 3 July 2023, 03:20 AM

or you can buy this and uber.

https://www.aerotrader.com/listing/2...INE-5025774270

Gr8 · 4 July 2023, 08:33 AM

ASKA’s Flying Car Is the Second to Get Cleared for Flight in a Week:
https://robbreport.com/motors/aviati...on-1234863617/

1 July 2023, 09:45 PM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,539	First Flying car to be approved by FAA can now be ordered https://www.usatoday.com/story/money.../70372117007/# It’s 100% electric, has a driving-range of 250 miles and a flying range of 100 miles. Doesn’t sound very impressive and at a $300,000 price tag will for sure be a novelty for people like Chewey, but it IS a start. I think there might be some practical uses even for this limited capability model. For example, last weekend I drove up to LA for a friend’s party, about 100 miles. Ever try to drive LA freeways on a Friday evening? Don’t. If Chewey would lend me his flying car, I could have gotten up there in less then an hour, re-charged at my friend’s house during the party and flown home. Now THAT, would have been cool I’m not sure if you need a Pilot’s license or to file a flight plan, and the first deliveries are slated for 2025, but put down your deposit now and one of the first will be yours! conclusion: I realize the capabilities of this are extremely limited, but, it is a start, and if the FAA believes in it enough to make it the first to receive certification maybe we are on the road (pardon the pun) to the Jetson’s predicted future.

1 July 2023, 09:57 PM	#2
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TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,156	It seems that is a few steps from reality as it still needs “to meet National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration safety standards before taking flight.” Even more limiting than the 100 miles flying range is the 25 mph max driving speed. “The car will be a Low Speed Vehicle, meaning it won’t go faster than about 25 miles per hour on a paved surface.” This seems less like a flying car and more like a replacement for a luxury UTV or golf cart to fly around the neighborhood and back and forth to the country club. Maybe to take back and forth from the mega yacht to land for dinner.

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